Analog Layout Automation Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Apple's Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) to help shape the next generation of Apple's systems-on-chip (SOCs), which power devices like iPhones, iPads, and Macs. This role focuses on the evolution of Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) circuits, including SerDes, PLLs, and sensors, with a strong emphasis on automation and leveraging AI/ML techniques to enhance design and efficiency. As an Analog Layout Automation Engineer, you will translate design concepts into silicon by collaborating with circuit designers and utilizing advanced, AI-powered CAD tools to create high-performance analog and mixed-signal layouts. Your work will involve reviewing floor plans, analyzing circuits, running verification suites, and resolving LVS/DRC/ERC issues to deliver cutting-edge SOCs. A key aspect of the role is driving automation through script development, workflow improvements, and the application of AI/ML for layout optimization, verification acceleration, advanced modeling, intelligent quality metrics, reduced manual effort, and data-driven design insights.

Requirements

• BS degree in technical discipline with minimum 10 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing analog and mixed-signal layouts in deep-submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies
• Strong programming/scripting skills in SKILL, Perl, TCL, Shell, and/or Python, with emphasis on layout automation, productivity tooling, and data analysis
• Solid understanding of supervised and self-supervised learning, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and core training concepts such as loss functions, backpropagation, and optimization
• Hands-on experience with PyTorch for model development and experimentation
• Demonstrated ability to automate layout tasks, flows, and quality checks using scripting and CAD tools
• Proven record in implementing high-quality analog layouts with tight device matching, low noise, and low power consumption
• Familiarity with failure-prone circuit/layout structures, analog and DFM best practices, and the ability to diagnose and resolve layout-related issues
• Strong proficiency in custom and standard-cell floor planning, hierarchical layout assembly, and physical integration
• Understanding of image processing fundamentals, spatial representations, multi-channel image handling, segmentation, and object detection concepts
• Technical understanding of IR drop, RC delay, electromigration, self-heating, coupling capacitance, and related reliability concerns
• High proficiency in interpreting physical verification reports, including DRC, ERC, and LVS
• Experience using advanced Cadence Virtuoso features (XL, EAD, APR, Constraint Manager), and familiarity with Cadence Innovus
• Experience with CAD automation workflows and PCell creation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Convert design concepts into silicon by collaborating with circuit designers and using advanced, including AI-powered, CAD tools to create high-performance analog and mixed-signal layouts
• Review floor plans
• Analyze circuits
• Run verification suites
• Resolve LVS/DRC/ERC issues to deliver next-generation SOCs
• Drive automation by developing scripts, improving workflows, and applying AI/ML for layout optimization, verification acceleration, advanced modeling, intelligent quality metrics, reduced manual effort, and data-driven design insights

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees